The average train between Birkdale and Preston takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Birkdale to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birkdale and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Birkdale is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Southport and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birkdale to Preston. However, there are services departing from Birkdale station and arriving at Preston station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Birkdale to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.
Birkdale to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Birkdale to Preston train tickets online with Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birkdale and Preston is 26.1 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Hillside to Preston via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, and Wigan North Western in around 1h 30m.
